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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Surprises in Breastfeeding

I began as a skeptic with low expectations. My husband had not been breastfed and I had
been largely formula fed as an infant.I
wasn’t sure if breastfeeding was in my DNA, plus I was planning to go back to
work. We attended a lactation presentation about a month before our first child was born. My goal was to learn more about it
and breastfeed during my maternity leave. My husband supported
me because - let’s face it - it meant saving a lot of money.With several unknowns and baby expenses
already piling up, it was appealing.But it became
more so for reasons that I could not have anticipated...

To read the rest of this article, please click here to find it on iBelieve.com. I explore the marked benefits of breastfeeding, including a recent study covered by NBC News. I also talk about breastfeeding from a theological perspective; I have never heard it discussed in that light, but it's fitting because there are many scripture verses that refer to it. This article is perfect for an expectant mom, a mom who breastfed and wants to further reflect on it, or anyone who is interested in learning more in general!